Posts found with "Upcycled" tag. How to make gears. Paper Mache' Projects and How-tos. Papier Mache. How to Create Papier Mâché: 11 Steps. Edit Article Preparing the Papier MâchéCreating the Papier Mâché Edited by Krystle C., Jamie Bresee, Erika Altek, Lisa Brooks and 80 others Papier-mâché (pap-yay mash-ay) or paper mâché (paper mash-ay) is an easy to make, hard material that can be used to cover various surfaces.
It is often used in arts and crafts to make various sculptures, fruit bowls, puppets, dolls and much more. The surface is easy to paint, allowing you to add patterns, bright colors, and interesting designs to your finished product. Ad Steps Part 1 of 2: Preparing the Papier Mâché Papier Mâché Step 1.360p.mp41Clear an area. Papier Mâché Step 2.360p.mp42Tear the newspaper into long strips. Part 2 of 2: Creating the Papier Mâché Papier Mâché Step 6.360p.mp41Dip a strip of newspaper into the mixture. Tips In addition, tearing the paper roughly, as opposed to cutting with scissors, will result in a smoother final appearance.You can paint over the top of the papier-mâché with acrylic paint after it has completely dried. How to Paper Mache. Tear newspaper into strips.
HINT: always make the last layer of mache with white computer paper or paper towel so that painting is easier. It takes FAR less paint. If you don't do this, consider priming the project with white acrylic paint before you let the kids at it with the poster paint Make paper mache paste (there are many different options): OPTION 1: 3/4 white glue to 1/4 water (or if using a good, thick glue, like elmers you can do 1/2 and 1/2) OPTION 2: COOK METHOD: 1 part flour to 5 parts water... boil about 3 minutes and let cool (my favorite! It's the cheapest method and is nice and smooth) OPTION 3: 1 part flour to 1 part water. Stir together.Suggestion from a viewer... " Cover your project with no more than 4 layers of paper mache.
Paper Mache Recipes. This page contains recipes for several kinds of home-made paper mache paste, and home-made gesso recipes for finishing your sculptures.
I have been messing around with paper mache for over 50 years and up until a few months ago I always came back to the easiest paper mache recipes, using plain old white flour and water paste with torn strips of newspaper. Now, however, I have abandoned the traditional layered paper process and use my new paper mache clay recipe and/or the even newer silky-smooth air-dry clay recipe for most my sculptures. However, for younger artists or for those who really don’t want to make the trip to the hardware store, these following recipes work just fine, and most of the tutorials on this site would work using these traditional paper mache recipes.
No-Cook Paper Mache Paste Recipe. This is definitely the easiest paper mache paste recipe you can make.
All you need is flour, water, and a large bowl. Of course, you will also need a spoon or whisk to stir up the mixture. Ingredients Needed: Water Flour Instructions: To make this paste, simply mix together 1 part flour to 2 parts water. A few helpful tips I have read in regards to using this paste are: If you live in an area with high humidity, add a few tablespoons of salt to help prevent mold. You should be able to store this glue in a covered bowl or jar, in the refrigerator, for a few days. How To Paper Mache. Did you know that you can create pretty much anything using Paper Mache techniques?
Discover how easy it is by using the instructions and resources I provide here. One of my favorite things about paper mache is that you probably have everything you need to create masterpieces lying around your home right now, both in the recycling bin and the kitchen cupboards. Start out by making a base for your project, then whip up a batch of glue and you are ready to start crafting. Make a Base Form Learn how you can easily create forms for your paper mache projects. You can actually use supplies as simple as cardboard and masking tape to design almost anything! How to Make Paper Mache Pulp. Use this recipe to make a pulp mixture using newspaper and water.
It is great to use for adding fine details to your paper mache projects. You should be able to mold it almost like clay. Materials Needed: Newspaper Water Salt Glue Instructions: Start off by tearing the newspaper into tiny pieces and putting them in a large bowl. Once your newspaper has soaked for several hours, get your hands into it. Once you have it as smooth as possible, add a few tablespoons of salt to help retard mold. If you don't want to wait overnight, you can add your newspaper to boiling water and let it boil until the newspaper falls apart.